Antao Vaz - Arinto (Pederna)

Antao Vaz - Arinto (Pederna) is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Alentejo, Portugal.

The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to lemon, grapefruit, citrus and fresh.

It is planted most seriously in Alentejo and Lisbon.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm and dry.

It blends readily with Perrum, Roupeiro, Verdelho and Viosinho.

On other labels it goes by Pederna.

At the table it suits seafood rice, pan-fried asparagus and crispy fried broad beans.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Pederna.

Bottles to look for.

• Adega do Monte Branco 'Alento' Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
• Adega do Monte Branco 'Alento' Reserva White, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
• Adega Mayor 'Caiado' Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
• Adega Mayor Reserva do Comendador Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
• Aliestre One Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
• Carmim 'Reguengos' Reserva Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
• Cartuxa Pera Manca Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
• Encosta do Guadiana Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Antao Vaz - Arinto (Pederna): common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.